Accessory Style: Beach Party

The summer sun hasn't been shining the past few days here on the Jersey Shore, but things are supposed to brighten up over the weekend. I for one love nothing more than a beach party on a beautiful day. Though most days that I spend at the beach I only wear a bathing suit, cover up and a pair of shades, beach parties call for a different kind of attire. Even if you're only attending a casual occasion, it's still a chance to look your best. So show off your style. make sure you accessorize those cute cover-ups! If you're going to be in the sand make sure you wear flat sandals so you spend the day having fun instead of trying to walk without falling on your face. I'd keep everything else kind of casual, and make sure you have a beach tote with everything you need for the day/night. Jewelry can be a tough one, in this case. If you're actually going to be spending a ton of time in the sand and the ocean I'd skip the jewelry, it might get ruined or lost. However, if it's more of a tiki bar or beach house party go for the jewels. Keep things to a summery beach theme, like the starfish ring and turquoise earrings above. Just remember to take them off if you decide to go for a swim!

Invisible Support

Hi lovelies, I hope you're all having a beautiful day. I for one am in a great mood since I'm finally getting back into the fashion merchandising business. I was just hired at a boutique near me! I'm so excited to finally get back in a store working with merchandise and helping people shop!

Anyway, since I showed you all my favorite picks for summer tanks, I thought I'd go over some of the different bras you might need this summer while you wear them and your summer dresses. There's nothing that ruins a classy outfit faster than visible bra straps. So here's my list of must-have bras for the summer.

The Racerback.

Charmed by Maidenform.

 The Deep-V Plunge.

Fashion Forms New U.

The Backless.

Le Mystere Dos Nu

 The 7-way.

7-way Biofit by Victoria's Secret

The Strapless Corset.

Aerie by American Eagle

Those are my top choices for some invisible support this summer, what are yours?

Summer Style: Pretty PJ's

 Happy June everyone! The heat has finally come to stay here on the Jersey Shore and I took full advantage of the beautiful weather at the beach yesterday. I love waking up to the sun shining, the birds chirping and a nice summer breeze coming through my window like I did today. I know that the last sentence was a complete cliche and I would be upset with myself for writing it, except it's completely true. It seems like it's going to be a perfect start to the first real summer month.

 As I said in yesterday's post, I'm a firm believer in looking your best no matter what the occasion. Even when I'm hanging out around the house I like to feel pretty so I own a ton of cute lounge and sleep sets. For instance, as I write this in bed I'm wearing a sweet blue and pink boxer and tank set. I'd take a picture to share but I did just wake up and my hair is looking all sorts of crazy. Anyway, whether you like to be super comfortable or super sexy when you're going to bed there's a pretty pj out there for you!

Casual.

Slinky.

Girly.

What's your favorite style?

photos courtesy of: victoriassecret.com, kohls.com, target.com, and tommyhilfiger.com 

MDW Looks: Bikini Bod

Well lovely ladies, we can't talk about MDW outfits without bringing up the almighty swimsuit! I live in bathing suits in the summer, in fact I'm in one right now. I'm sitting outside enjoying one of the first real summery feeling days here in Jersey. As you can see, I have zero patients for this weekends arrival. Anyway, here are a few of my favorite picks for this season.

jcrew.

Jcrew is the place to go for your preppy summer swim suits. These are two of my favorite's from their 2012 collection. I love the navy blue and white polka dotted bikini (my favorite colors) and though I'm not usually a one piece girl this suit is so fashionable I couldn't pass it up.

kohls.

Love the ruffles on this adorable (and affordable) bikini!

target.

Target is definitely the place to go if you're looking for a stylish suit on a budget. They have a huge selection and they run for about $14.99 a piece. 

victoria's secret.

Victoria's Secret never fails me with their bikini collection. They are super sexy and always come in great prints and colors. I love the bandeau tops they have like the floral one above.

Hope you're all as excited as me to get in a swimsuit and on the beach! What's your favorite place to buy a new bikini?